The crowding

Written by: Dra. Montserrat Díez-Cascón

Published: 22/10/2013
| Updated: 16/02/2018

Edited by: Top Doctors®

What is dental crowding?

By dental crowding we understand the lack of space in the mouth so that all the teeth can be adjusted in a normal way within the space available in the same. When dental crowding occurs, teeth may be bent or displaced from their ideal position. Dental crowding is caused by a discrepancy in the size of the tooth in relation to the size of the jaw or when the teeth are larger than the space available in the mouth. Also, dental crowding can be caused by the incorrect eruption of the teeth during the growth of the child and also by the early or late loss of the milk teeth.

The dental crowding must be corrected since otherwise we can find one of the following problems :

- prevent adequate cleaning of all surfaces of the teeth and, consequently, promote the appearance of dental caries

- increase the chances of gum diseases

- prevent the proper functioning of the teeth

- will undoubtedly also cause the child's smile to be less attractive and thus affect the self-esteem of the child throughout his life

How to treat dental crowding

Dental crowding can be corrected by an orthodontic treatment detected in time. For this reason, it is very important to perform periodic mouth examinations for children as young as 5 or 6 years old and to control the overall growth of their mouth in this way.

The additional necessary space to avoid dental crowding can be created mainly through two forms, depending on the age and time at which the problem is detected: by expanding the palate and the buccal arches or by extracting a tooth if such expansion is no longer possible. Once the space is created, the oral devices will help us eliminate tooth crowding and align the teeth to their correct position.

Remember that correction of dental crowding can help prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease by improving the ability to remove plaque from teeth. In Ziving we have the right team of professionals to detect a problem in the mouth of the child and draw the most correct plan for your solution adapting the technique to each particular solution.

It is one of the best doctors for orthodontic cases, both adults and children. With over 25 years of experience and specific training in orthodontics, currently combines his consultation with teaching as a university professor.

It is one of the best doctors for orthodontic cases, both adults and children. With over 25 years of experience and specific training in orthodontics, currently combines his consultation with teaching as a university professor.

It is one of the best doctors for orthodontic cases, both adults and children. With over 25 years of experience and specific training in orthodontics, currently combines his consultation with teaching as a university professor.